QWrap: Violence in Delhi, Ghaziabad After Ram Rahim Verdict & More

Here’s a quick look at the top headlines of the day.

At least 11 people are reportedly dead in the violence that has followed the conviction of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh.

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1. Ram Rahim Rape Case: At Least 11 Reported Dead in Panchkula

At least 11 people are reportedly dead in the violence that has followed the conviction of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Insan by the CBI court in Panchkula for raping two women.

Police has used tear gas to handle the growing mobs in Panchkula. Media vehicles were vandalised by Dera supporters, some OB vans were set ablaze. Curfew has been imposed in Bathinda, Sangrur, Patiala.

2. New Rs 50 and Rs 200 Notes Released by RBI

People queued up outside RBI on Friday in New Delhi for the new Rs 200 and Rs 50 notes. Some were excited about the new currency, others were left unimpressed with the "chooran waale note". Check out what they had to say.

Also Read: New Rs 50 Note Seen in Mumbai Before RBI’s Official Release

3. Four Bollywood Releases This Friday

This Friday there is not one, not two, not even three, but four movies to choose from. From Nawazuddin Siddiqi's Babumoshai Bandookbaaz to the Siddharth and Jacqueline starrer A Gentleman.

Amol Gupte, who has delivered films like Taare Zameen Par and Stanley Ka Dabba is back with his latest film, Sniff, and then there is Qaidi Band, a film about a band put together inside a prison.

Head over to The Quint and check out our movie reviews.

4. Ganesh Chaturthi Festivities: Rakhi Sawant Takes Us Around Her Kitchen; Dia Mirza’s Tips for Eco Friendly Ganesha

Ganesh Chaturthi festivities began today on 25 August in all their glory. We caught up with Rakhi Sawant as she cooked a meal for the occasion. Here's how Rakhi took us around her kitchen.

And in case you were wondering how to make an eco-friendly Ganesha, Dia Mirza has some tips for you.

5. World Badminton Championships: Srikanth Goes Down Fighting in QF

India's challenge in the men's singles draw of the World Badminton Championships ended after Kidambi Srikanth crashed out in the quarter-finals. He went down 14-21, 18-21 to the world number 1 Son Wan Ho.

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